Film and Video Editors
SOC 27-4032 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Film and Video Editors is $66,600, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $83,470, and an estimated 29,240 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose -1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -15.9% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 4% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Film and Video Editors has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,600 | $66,600 | 29,240 |
| 2022 | $63,520 | $66,135 | 32,080 |
| 2021 | $62,680 | $70,483 | 28,030 |
| 2020 | $67,250 | $79,174 | 22,410 |
Nominal change
-1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-15.9%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
43,500
Projected 2034
45,200
Annual Openings
3,600
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Film and Video Editors earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $66,600. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $99,390 | +49.2% | 4,900 |
| California | $82,600 | +24% | 10,280 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $82,190 | +23.4% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $80,800 | +21.3% | 230 |
| Maryland | $78,680 | +18.1% | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $67,340 | +1.1% | 340 |
| New Jersey | $66,830 | +0.3% | 870 |
| Virginia | $66,360 | -0.4% | 260 |
| Nevada | $65,440 | -1.7% | 230 |
| Washington | $64,760 | -2.8% | 320 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$38,990
25th Pct
$48,920
Median
$66,600
75th Pct
$101,910
90th Pct
$154,480
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wieden and Kennedy, Inc. | OR | 2 | $163,500 |
| Zach Technology, Inc. | CA | 1 | $54,080 |
| Toast Wedding Films, Inc. | MO | 1 | $65,000 |
| Skin PS Brands | CA | 1 | $65,000 |
| Alphabet City Studios LLC | NY | 1 | $95,295 |
| Confluent, Inc. | CA | 1 | $125,000 |
| Without Exception Films, LLC | CA | 1 | $52,500 |
| Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Inc. | AL | 1 | $35,000 |
| Cabin Editing Company LLC | CA | 1 | $416,000 |
| New Vision Video Inc | NY | 1 | $51,730 |
| Sohigian Productions, Inc. | CA | 1 | $120,000 |
| Color Collective, LLC. | NY | 1 | $60,719 |
| Novaland Media & Film Production, Inc | CA | 1 | $70,720 |
| Peloton Interactive, Inc. | NY | 1 | $80,683 |
| Sundae Studio Co. | NY | 1 | $92,500 |
| Ariela & Associates International LLC | NY | 1 | $55,719 |
| Cato Institute | DC | 1 | $60,000 |
| Atlantic Pictures LLC | NY | 1 | $92,500 |
| CrunchLabs, LLC | CA | 1 | $120,006 |
| HeartCry Missionary Society Inc | VA | 1 | $53,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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